Lead Designer

Due to a high value contract and growth ambitions, we are looking for a Lead Designer to add to a growing company. The role requires the successful candidate will be responsible for a major project meeting the specifications required, by producing technical drawings and models.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Reviews
• Performance pay structure
• Additional holiday added per year of work (up to 36 days)
• Private Medical healthcare - including Dental, Optical, Physio and Mental Health cover
• Development opportunities within department / company
• Company pension
• On-site parking

As a Lead Designer, you will be responsible for:

• Taking information from multiple plans/models and incorporating them into a single computer model which can be used to build and maintain a structure
• Liaising with design teams, clients, architects, surveyors, engineers and project managers
• Assisting the design team and project managers with drawings
• Producing structural models, drawings and schedules using Autodesk Revit 3d/2d capabilities and BIM software/processes
• Designing technical solutions for our access packages and steelwork packages
• Design Programming using Microsoft Project
• Managing project designer/sub-contractors
• Ensuring plans are accurate and easy to interpret
• Raising the profile of BIM within across departments and teams
• Adhering to the latest industry standards

The ideal candidate will be:

• Previous experience in the construction industry with multi-site operations. Rail and airport experience advantageous.
• Higher National Certificate (HNC) / Higher National Diploma (HND) in a construction related discipline which contains BIM.
• Efficient in the use of CAD/Revit/ Bentley Microstation
• Understanding of construction and other building processes, equipment and plant.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Professional in their approach to dealing with issues.
• Strong organisational or administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes to include Word, Excel and Outlook is essential.
• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of people, both on the phone and face-to-face.
• Strong teamwork skills are essential.